Albert Fueracker (L-R), Bavarian Minister of Finance, Markus Soeder, Prime Minister of Bavaria, and Markus Blume, Bavarian Minister of Science and the Arts, stand in Neuschwanstein Castle, in King Ludwig II’s bedroom. The official occasion of the appointment is the…
Lagos SDGs, Africa Human Capital Development Plus Hold Workshop to Strengthen Human Capital
In a significant push to improve human capital outcomes and data-driven development in Lagos State, the Office of Sustainable Development Goals, in partnership with Africa Human Capital Development Plus (HCD+), convened a high-impact advocacy workshop for Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)…
Survey Shows Fewer in Germany Interested in Sustainable Investing
Climate change has heightened many people’s awareness of sustainable investments. Recently, however, interest has waned. Credit: Tom Weller/dpa/dpa-tmn Investing in sustainability, once touted as an attractive financial option for the climate-minded investor, is like many climate initiatives losing ground. The…
NNPC/Shell Rolls Out 4th Vision First Initiative with Thousands of Beneficiaries Anticipated
Vision First Initiative supports provision of free eye and cardiovascular screenings, surgeries, and general health education. The fourth edition of Vision First, the flagship health programme jointly organized by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) and Shell Nigeria…
Arunma Oteh, Bronwen Everill, Toni Kan Emerge Winners at the BCA African Business Book of the Year 2025
Renowned economist Arunma Oteh has won the 2025 BCA Business Book of the Year Award for her groundbreaking work on African capital markets. With powerful runner-up titles by Bronwen Everill and Toni Kan, the awards highlight Africa’s bold new narratives in enterprise and development.
Workers, life wire of government – says Soludo
Workers, life wire of government – says Soludo Gov. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has described workers as the life wire of government. Soludo made the assertion at the opening of 2025 Local Government Service Commission Week holding…
German Rail Chief Sees Possible Shortfall by 2029 – Despite Billions
The Deutsche Bahn AG logo is reflected in the glass façade of the office building at Berlin Central Station. Deutsche Bahn AG’s annual press conference is being held in Berlin today. …
Lagos Flags Off National Clean Cookstove Rollout With Pilot Distribution In Makoko
Beneficiaries To Receive ₦10,000 Monthly for 15 Years, Free Health Insurance – GreenPlinth CEO The Lagos State Government has officially commenced the pilot distribution of clean cookstoves, starting with 12 beneficiaries from the Makoko community, marking the first phase…
ABU Emerges Top 10 in International Energy Competition
Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria has emerged part of the top 10 competitors at the prestigious ‘Power the Community 2025’ International Design Competition. The Director, Public Affairs Directorate of the university, Malam Auwalu Umar, disclosed this in Zaria on Monday.…
Axxela Marks 9 Million Man-Hours Without Lost Time Injury, Reaffirming Safety Leadership in Africa’s Energy Sector
Axxela Limited, a leading gas and power company in Sub-Saharan Africa, has hit a remarkable milestone—9 million man-hours without a Lost Time Injury. This achievement showcases the company’s strong safety culture and commitment to sustainable, responsible energy solutions.
